by theladyfriend1 | Nov 20, 2023 | Cosplay Buying Guides, Foamsmithing
EVA foam is pretty versatile in terms of what tools and materials you can use on it. However you do want to be cautious in selecting things like primers, sealants and especially paints. Otherwise you could risk ruining the foam or having the materials not stick....
by theladyfriend1 | Nov 6, 2023 | Cosplay Buying Guides, SFX and Makeup
Bringing a character to life is more than just wigs and costumes. There’s also the makeup that comes with making yourself really look like the character. The following lists has all your cosplay makeup essentials you could need for any character. The list is...
by theladyfriend1 | Oct 23, 2023 | Cosplay Crafting, Sewing and Fabric
You may think of puffy paint and remember arts n’ crafts from school days or decorating t shirts at camp. When I look at this painting medium though, I see something completely different. If you’re a fellow crafter of costumes, then you need to know the...
by theladyfriend1 | Oct 2, 2023 | Cosplay Buying Guides, Sewing and Fabric
If you’re new to the world of making costumes, you might be nervous about where to start. It’s important to make sure you have all the supplies you need before getting started so you can avoid multiple trips to the store. What supplies do you need though...
by theladyfriend1 | Sep 4, 2023 | Foamsmithing, Sewing and Fabric
Combining materials is a great way to accomplish the exact look you desire in cosplay. When it comes to fabric and foam you can always use adhesive to put them together. There is the question though of can you sew into EVA foam? The short answer is yes. But there are...
by theladyfriend1 | Aug 21, 2023 | Cosplay Crafting, Cosplay Patterns, Foamsmithing, Gijinka, Sewing and Fabric, Wig Styling
I had been working on this cosplay since 2022 and was so pleased to finally finish and debut it at Fan Expo Chicago. Now that it’s all done, debuted and my videos are published, I’m excited to tell you about how to make a Daisy Mae cosplay so you too can...
